1.   But having a last name that has become a leading brand name, associates say, cannot account for his own ability to find and nurture promising companies.

2.   Indeed, a growing number of corporations have developed discreet venture-capital arms intended to nurture companies that fit into the strategic direction of the corporation.

3.   Knowledge Adventure founder Bill Gross created Idealab in Pasadena three years ago and was perhaps the first to focus on nurturing dot-com companies.

4.   Still, having a last name that has become a leading brand name, associates say, cannot account for his own ability to find and nurture promising companies.

5.   Supporters of the legislation had contended that City Hall often focuses its economic development efforts on Manhattan, neglecting to nurture companies in the other boroughs.

6.   The Koreans built their industry by nurturing national companies behind high tariff walls that blocked virtually all auto imports.

7.   Unlike a traditional incubator that nurtures new companies, iEmerge will push for rapid growth.

8.   Its principals are interested in aviation and have nurtured the company.